Technical Manager - South East

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Departmental Overview

Job Summary

Responsible for developing and progressing various cladding remediation projects through all aspects of the design, planning and construction stages. Responsible and accountable for the projects’ programme delivery and reporting in line with internal cladding remediation governance process and external government reporting targets.   

The scope of the role is to manage multiple projects through various stages in the project lifecycle, such as design, planning, H&S, contract negotiation and construction, to meet stakeholder and business expectations. Where we do not retain any legal interest in the property, you will be required to work with third-party building owners’ to procure suitable remediation schemes in the most appropriate and effective manner.   

Accountable that the development activity complies with our internal CDM process, external regulatory bodies, and other statutory obligations. Act as the principal project lead fostering trusted relationships with key stakeholders.  

Responsible for the day to day management of Technical Project Managers, and overseeing the delivery of their project delivery, ensuring targets are met and resource is managed accordingly for the teams delivery output targets to be met.  

Primary Responsibilities

​​Leadership & Business Management  

• Provide good leadership to the team, and demonstrate effective management and communication skills.  
• Ensure your team appropriately manage resource to deliver targets.  
• Responsibility and accountability for project budget control and financial delivery of the Cladding Remediation projects.  
• Effective and proactive communications supporting internal comms teams and dealings with freeholders and management companies to ensure delivery of a safe, fair, and proportionate remedial solution to buildings.  
• Effective contract and scope negotiation with design teams, contractors, freeholders, and management companies.  
• Ensure awareness of political, regulatory, industry related and environmental developments which may impact delivery and priorities as necessary.  
• Responsible for ensuring coordinated media management through internal/corporate communications teams.  
• General awareness of Insurance on remediation schemes.  
• Communicate and role model the Taylor Wimpey Cultural Principles.  
• Managing and developing trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders, driving clear communication throughout the Group and Business Unit teams.  
• Ensure risk is fully understood and managed, and actioned to the appropriate time frames to deliver project objectives.  
• Ensure that cross-functional communication is paramount and effective.  
• Clearly define roles and responsibilities across all consultants and contractors to ensure project objectives are met efficiently.  
• Undertake any other duties as required by the Technical Director of Cladding including, Director of Cladding Remediation and Group Technical Director.  

Design, Planning & Technical  

• Responsible for various cladding remediation projects, ensuring fire safety risk is effectively addressed before, during and after remedial works.  
• Building solid and trusted relationships with wider Technical team, Commercial teams & Production teams to ensure consistent construction quality and approach where TW controls remediation works.  
• Maintain a comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of all relevant legislation, procedures, and best practice, including the FRAEW and EWS1 assessment process and applicable standards for cladding remediation projects.  
• Ensure TW CDM/ EMS procedures are followed on all projects.  
• Ensure a coordinated approach to all aspects of the architectural design, engineering, fire engineering and planning activities of remediation proposals.  
• Ensure effective liaison and negotiation with Statutory Authorities, planning authorities, stakeholders, and consultants to achieve the objectives and programme for an implementable Statutory Approval.  

(Primary Responsibilities Continued)

Project Performance 

• Effectively manage each project to achieve the efficient, comprehensive, safe and proportionate remediation of buildings within scope, focusing on safety, quality, budget and risk management.  
• Responsible for CDM Project health, safety and environmental management, working with our internal HSE team and engaged advisors.  
• Ensure awareness of political, industry related and environmental developments which may impact on delivery and phasing of the project.  
• Ensure delivery of the expected requirements, including timescales, quality, & risk mitigation, ensuring effective oversight of the works, completion, and handover.  
• Apply our document management and retention policy and ensure this is followed throughout the process. This enables all key information, decisions taken, and the designs and materials used to be recorded.  
• Effectively manage the professional bodies, consultants, Contractors & Subcontractors as required across remediation projects.  
• Provide cost-effective service, carefully control expenditures, and manage budgets and overheads.  
• Ensure that all internal project meetings are arranged and managed promptly and efficiently, ensuring all relevant decisions and actions are noted and recorded.  
• Ensure full review is undertaken at the Practical Completion of each phase and ensure lessons are learnt and incorporated across all current and future phases.  

Customer Service Delivery  

•  Ensure stakeholder communication is proactive, empathic, focused and engaging.  
• Where required, develop a resident strategy for each phase of the project  
• Drive quality with our Production teams and our Contractors.  
• Ensure a coordinated approach for handover is implemented with projects, taking a lead role over Construction and Customer departments with a customer-centric agenda 

Experience, Qualifications, Technical Requirements

• Degree or professional qualification in property, development, construction, or a related field (or equivalent work experience and a clear plan for achieving the necessary qualifications)  
• Proven track record within the construction industry, with experience gained in working with developers, contractors and other related partners  
• Strong understanding of residential construction, with a proven track record of delivering high-profile, complex construction projects to time, cost, and quality standards  
• Proven track record of managing a range of stakeholder relationships, including local authorities, landowners, developers, and contractors  
• Entrepreneurial skills, breadth of view beyond traditional approaches  
• Strong networker, totally committed to community involvement  
• Proven experience in working with lawyers and communication consultants  
• High standard of financial literacy & analytical skills  
• Considerable drive and energy  
• In-depth knowledge of the construction process and construction methods, knowledge of current UK construction, legislation, regulations, standards, and procedures  

What we offer at Taylor Wimpey

At Taylor Wimpey, we are committed to enabling you to make a home with us. Our work is not just about building homes; it's about doing work that matters, making a positive impact on the lives of our customers and the communities we serve.

We enjoy many benefits as standard, including excellent retail discounts, company funded life insurance and private healthcare, and access to a quality pension scheme with company contributions.  We also offer our discounted house purchase scheme, car leasing scheme and share plans, as well as the opportunity to tailor your benefit package to suit your needs with options such as buying extra annual leave or adding dependants to your benefit cover.  Our total reward offer works perfectly with our culture, we are a welcoming community where everyone can feel at home.    

We create a home to your future by providing opportunities for growth and development. We offer industry leading professional training and development, which supports you to unlock your potential and fulfil your career and personal goals in a variety of opportunities and environments. We look to develop our people in the skills and areas they are most interested in, leveraging your qualities and appreciating your unique competencies, skills and expertise that, when we come together, make this a great place to work.

If you want to do work that matters and build a career that lasts, make a home at Taylor Wimpey. 

Inclusivity Statement

As a proud Disability Confident Employer, Taylor Wimpey is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively collaborate with individuals who have disabilities and long-term health conditions which have an effect on their ability to do normal daily activities, ensuring that barriers are eliminated when it comes to employment opportunities. In line with our commitment, we guarantee an interview to applicants who declare to us during the application process that they have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the role. Join us in building a truly diverse and empowered team.

Internal Applicants:

Please inform your line manager if you wish to apply for this role.